Before & After - Chalk Projects

Before

And after...

And now...



Pretty cute eh?

Check out this other project I've been working on...

I painted a strip of chalkboard paint on these galvanized planters I bought at the Dollar Store.

First I taped a rectangle on the planter using Duct tape. I would have used masking tape, but the Duct tape was the first thing I spotted. This part was probably the most difficult. Probably because it's hard to tape a rectangle on a sphere surface.

Anyway, the image to the left this is how my planters looked after being taped and painted. I used two coats of chalkboard paint. I let it set over night.

And again, the final project completed. Now I just have to get growing some herbs for my indoor garden. Lord knows it is hard to trust Saskatchewan weather!

My apologies for picture quality, my camera and I are working out our difficulties. I think I'll have to start using my man's camera from now on!

BACK TO BLACKBOARDS

Sometimes when I see something I like and that I can actually replicate (and it looks good), I get a little obsessive and want to have everything decorated that way.  For example, Chalkboards, Jute, Burlap, Numbers, Spray Painting... just to mention a few.

So right now, If you can't tell, I'm obsessed about chalkboards. Really, you can turn anything into a chalkboard. I mean, really ANYTHING!

This image to the right is from Country Living Online. Pretty cute eh? So many great ideas!

Another great idea i've been seeing out there in Blogland are old mason jars with a patch of chalkboard paint as a label! Label all your spices, sugar, coffee, etc. by making these. The best part, you'll make your ugly pantry pretty! These Jars below are from http://www.thisnext.com/

I'm off to paint...

CHALKBOARD LOVE



This one was created by Spare Change Chic

 WhisperWood Cottage has a link party for all the fabulous chalkboard inspired projects. Here are some of my favorites that were posted on her blog...

This one is by charm bracelet diva

So happy it is a long weekend, so I can try this out!

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